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In an Emergency phone: 999
G.P Registration: In order to register with a G.P simply go along to any surgery, if their books are not full then you can be registered with that surgery, you will then be allocated an NHS number that will make it easier to trace your medical records in the future. If you are going to be within the vicinity for 3 months or longer you will be registered on a permanent basis, if you will be moving on then you can be accepted for Temporary Treatment with that surgery.
If they are unable to register you, then they should either direct you to a G.P who is able to accept you onto their books or alternatively supply you with details of the Local Health Authority to whom you should write to request G.P registration. You should be allocated a G.P within the week.
In a clinical emergency a G.P is required to see you whether you are registered or not for Immediate Necessary Treatment.
Search for your local services <GPs and more>
England
- NHS Direct Call 24 HRS Helpline: 0845 4647 or www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Alternatively there are a number of walk-in centres dotted around the country NHS walk-in centres NHS walk-in centres provide treatment for minor injuries and illnesses seven days a week. You don’t need an appointment and will be seen by an experienced NHS nurse.
- Search for your nearest GP Clinic: www.nhs.uk/root/localnhsservices/GP/Default.asp or call the NHS Direct number 0845 4647
- For your nearest hospital: www.nhs.uk/root/localnhsservices/orgs/hospitals/default.asp or call the NHS Direct number 0845 4647
- Search for your nearest Opticians: http://www.nhs.uk/England/Opticians/Default.aspx or call the NHS Direct number 0845 4647
- For details of your nearest NHS Dental Surgery, opening hours and more, www.nhs.uk/root/localnhsservices/dental/default.asp, or call the NHS Direct number 0845 4647
- For details of your nearest Pharmacy: www.nhs.uk/root/localnhsservices/Pharmacies/Default.asp, or call the NHS Direct number 0845 4647
Wales
- Browse for services in Wales: www.wales.nhs.uk/directory.cfm
Scotland
- Browse for services in Scotland: www.show.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/orgindex.htm
Northern Ireland
- Browse for services in Northern Ireland: www.n-i.nhs.uk
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